The internet is changing the way people give to non-profits. Along with donating to specific causes, web surfers are also giving - by crowdfunding. KITV 4's Paul Drewes explains in a story that's ALL new at 6. nat of laughing A morning playing with her son James brings a smile to Laura Martancik's mar-TAN-sick face, but there have also been plenty of tears since she was diagnosed with hogdkin's lymphoma. 35:28 "I got my diagnosis in august, and I was full-time waitressing and mom" file footage of hospitals/chemo/et c. With increasing numbers of visits to doctors, and treatments - like chemotherapy -- sheead to take time off of work and the cost to fight her cancer quickly increased as well. 37:03 "cancer is very expensive if you have insurance, cancer is really expensive if you don't have insurance. Not only is the treatment expensive, so is the loss of income that comes with it" show youfundme footage So Laura turned to the internet, where crowdfunding sites are helping people raise money for specific projects or needs. show funeral request Like funding a funeral, show cat page or even caring for an injured and aging cat ... show Laura's page For Laura, donations from family, friends and even complete strangers helped pay her mounting medical expenses - so she can still have some sort of normal life. 38:13 "i've been able to, pay my rent, have a home. Its really saved everything." Tens of millions of dollars are donated every year in the islands and many Hawaii donors want to see a "return" on their gift. 2:10 "they want to see outcomes and the dollar they give to an organization is going to result in an impact" For Laura, the impact gives her strength in her fight against cancer. The funds help when her bank account is low, while the support helps - when she is... 42:32-42:38 "so many people that are behind me, supporting me - so I know I am going to make it...I have to." Paul Drewes KITV 4 news. Crowdfunding is not a